The Rampage Trio
The Rampage Trio was formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1990 by singer/songwriter/guitarist, Brian Owens, and has been a mainstay throughout the New England states. Influenced by Texas guitarists Billy Gibbons, SRV and Johnny Winter, Owens has expounded on their high energy playing while creating a signature style of his own.
The trio's powerful three piece sound incorporates the expanse of Texas Blues, early rock and roll, rockabilly, British Invasion and roots music. The Beatles, ZZ Top, Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Alice Cooper, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, The Dave Clark Five, Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa all factor in to the band's influences and continuing evolution.
Brian Owens handles the majority of the lead vocals and creates the multi-layered vocal harmonies heard on the band's albums. Owens studied extensively with the late, great, Boston Conservatory of Music professor, Phil Cooper as well as with Pousette-Dart Band lead guitarist John Curtis.
Bassist-singer Iain Perry is a dedicated four string player who is always striving for the perfect bass tone. Friendly and outgoing, his powerful bottom end rumble creates a solid foundation for the group. His lead and harmony vocals also add a rich dimension to the band's delivery.
Kevin Crowley takes on triple duty as drummer, lead and background singer, and harmonica player. He started playing the drums when he was four years old and cites drummers Gene Krupa, Keith Moon, John Bonham and Buddy Rich among his favorites. Crowley was featured in a 2004 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine which profiled his playing style and influences.
The Rampage Trio currently has five full-length albums on the Metronome Records label. They also appear on The Boston Blues Society's 2001 compilation CD, "Blues From The Hub." Radio play for the band has been widespread and has reached listeners in Greece, Belgium, the U.K., France, the Bahamas, Canada, Japan & Mexico as well as the United States.
The band has shared the stage with such rock & roll and blues luminaries as Edgar Winter, Mountain, Joe Bonamassa, James Cotton, Terrance Simien, Otis Clay, Chubby Carrier, Popa Chubby, Kid Ramos, Donna The Buffalo, Buckwheat Zydeco, Big Sandy & The Flyrite Boys and Toni Lynn Washington as well as other popular local and national acts.
The band stays busy performing from the mountains of Vermont to the seacoasts of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Check out one of their live shows, and don't forget to wear your dancin' shoes!
Friday, September 03, 2010Forty's Pub, Leominster, MA
Thursday, September 16, 2010Stella Blu, Nashua, NH (Brian plays solo acoustic 8 to 11)
Saturday, September 18, 2010Bull Run Restaurant, Shirley, MA. Opening for the big boy, Popa Chubby! (8pm)
Bees Deluxe writes:Smokin' blues and rock - an especially tight ensemble - bet they're awesome live! Will try our best to catch this act soon.
CapeCodLin writes:I saw Rampage Trio for the first time at the Marshfield Fair and being a music/band "junkie" ... These guys were a great "fix"!!
